Cherry Meatball Sliders
Mini masterpieces with mega flavor: Cherry Meatball Sliders are the bite-sized party pleasers you need!
These adorable sliders combine juicy, homemade meatballs glazed in a sweet with tangy cherries & bonus: avocado salsa, all nestled in soft and fluffy slider buns.
They’re perfect for:
- A fun and festive appetizer for any occasion.
- A delicious and creative main course for a game day spread.
- A unique and crowd-pleasing twist on classic sliders.
Ditch the ordinary and embrace the cherry meatball magic! Continue reading for the recipe below and get ready to wow your guests with these flavorful and adorable sliders!
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients for Sliders:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 c pitted & chopped sweet cherries
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3/4 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- lettuce leaves (small for sliders)
- small dinner rolls
Ingredients for Avocado Salsa:
- 1/2 c pitted and chopped sweet cherries
- 1/2 c chopped tomato
- 1 avocado, pitted & coarsley mashed
- 2 Tbsp chopped green onion
- 1/4 c chopped Anaheim chile
- 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, cherries, egg, onion, parsley, mustard, garlic salt and pepper.
- Form into 16 meatballs; place on a rack in a broiler pan.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the juices run clear, turning the meatballs halfway through the baking time.
- To prepare the salsa, combine all ingredients in a bowl & stir to blend.
- Gently toss hot meatballs with 1/2 cup salsa.
- Place 1 meatball and 1 lettuce leaf & a small spoonful of salsa on each roll.
- Serve any remaining salsa on the side. Makes 8-16 servings.
Notes
- Can substitute prune plums as an alternative to the sweet cherries.
Keywords: Meatball, Meat, Cherry, Sliders, Avocado, Salsa, sandwich